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Course Descriptions


The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours:  (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:

  • The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
  • The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
  • The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.

Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.

 
  
  •  

    BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health


    Prerequisites: (CHEM 1305  and CHEM 1105 ) or (CHEM 1405  or higher) with a grade of C or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health.

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 4)

    CIP: 26.0503.51 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors


    Prerequisites: Any two:(CHEM 1411  or CHEM 1412  or [CHEM2223 and CHEM 2323 ] or [CHEM 2225 and CHEM 2325 ]); AND any two: (BIOL 1406  or BIOL 1407  or BIOL 1411  or BIOL 1413  or BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2402  or BIOL 2416 ) all with a grade of "C" or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Study of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms. Pure cultures of microorganisms grown on selected media are used in learning laboratory techniques. Includes a survey of food microbes, public health, medical microbiology and immunology.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 4)

    CIP: 26.0502.51 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BMGT 1307 - Team Building


    Principles of building and sustaining teams in organizations. Includes team dynamics, process improvement, trust and collaboration, conflict resolution, and the role of the individual in the team.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management


    Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management


    Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BMGT 1331 - Production and Operations Management


    Fundamentals of techniques used in the practice of production and operations management. includes nclude location, design, and resource allocation.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0205


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics


    Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference and the need for an awareness of social justice in management practices and business activities. Review of ethical responsibilities and relationships between organizational department, divisions, executive management, and the public

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BMGT 1382 - Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General


    Prerequisites: BMGT 1327 

    Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered though an individualized

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 2303 - Problem-Solving and Decision-Making


    Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of other managerial decision aids.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BMGT 2305 - Advanced Communications in Management


    A study of advanced principles of oral and written communications for managers.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 2309 - Leadership


    Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to  motivate and identify leadership styles.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    BMGT 2310 - Financial Management


    Examination of accounting information to support managerial decision-making processes. Topics include managerial concepts and systems, various analyses for decision making, and planning and control.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 2331 - Principles of Quality Management


    Includes planning and implementing quality programs in an organization and analyzing costs/benefit of quality. Also covers the impact of employee empowerment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    BMGT 2341 - Strategic Management


    Prerequisites: BMGT 1327 or IBUS 1354 or HRPO 2307 or ACCT 2301 (concurrent enrollment allowed), or department approval.

    A study of the strategic management process, including analysis of how organizations develop and implement a strategy for achieving organizational objectives in a changing environment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BMGT 2383 - Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General


    Prerequisites: BMGT 1327 

    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered though an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)

    CIP: 52.0201


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1191 - Special Topics in Banking and Financial Support Services


    Prerequisites: Department approval.

    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1291 - Special Topics in Banking and Financial Support Services


    Prerequisites: Department approval.

    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

    Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1303 - Principles of Bank Operation


    Overview of the fundamental banking functions and the role of regulation in the banking industry. Explanation of financial products and services to various markets. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1340 - Money and Financial Markets


    Monetary policy and its related effects on financial intermediaries. Includes financial markets, regulatory functions, and structures. Addresses investment and funds management.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1343 - Law and Banking


    An introduction to basic sources of law and banking regulation. Emphasis on the laws relating to contracts, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, and consumer credit.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1345 - Consumer Lending


    A study of the different types of consumer loans. Identify the federal regulations and state laws pertaining to collection and serving of a consumer loan and relate consumer credit to the lending process.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 1349 - Commercial Lending


    Overview of the commercial lending market and process with emphasis on credit analysis, evaluation, federal regulation, and state laws.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1351 - Selling Bank/Financial Products and Services


    Characteristics and benefits of bank products and services. Emphasis on the personal selling process and quality customer service. Application of personal selling, cross-selling, and related product benefits to individual customer needs.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 1353 - Mortgage Lending


    Prerequisites: BNKG 1303 

    Overview of the mortgage lending market and process. Emphasis on documentation, credit evaluation, federal regulation, and state laws related to mortgage loans.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 1356 - Analyzing Financial Statements


    A study of the process of evaluating financial statements, cash flow, and ratio analysis of individuals and businesses. Emphasis on the relationship of comparative analysis and industry standards.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 1359 - Loan Servicing


    Examination of how mortgage lenders handle loans from the time a loan is closed until the final payment is made. Focus on the legal aspects and actual procedures used in the daily operations of the loan servicing function. Topics include escrow accounting, contract servicing, governmental regulations, taxing authorities and establishing tax rates and economic impacts of delinquency.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 1391 - Special Topics in Banking and Financial Support Services


    Prerequisites: Department approval.

    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 1491 - Special Topics in Banking and Financial Support Services


    Prerequisites: Department approval.

    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 0)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    BNKG 2380 - Cooperative Education


    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BNKG 2389 - Internship - Banking and Financial Support Services


    Prerequisites: Departmental approval

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Semester Hours: (3 -0- 16)

    CIP: 52.0803


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BUSA 1313 - Investments


    An overview of the theory and mechanics of business investment decisions and management of business financial assets using quantitative management techniques. Topics include time value of money, cash flow, capital budgeting, sources of funds, break-even analysis, and investment decisions.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0807


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BUSA 1315 - Investments and Securities


    A study of relevant terminology and changes in the stock market as a result of economic and political events and changes in interest rates and taxes.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0807


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    BUSG 2307 - Legal and Social Environment of Business


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Social and legal issues in business.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0101


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management


    Starting and operating a small business. Includes facts about a small business, essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0703


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BUSI 1301 - Business Principles


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includes overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0101.51 04


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans. NOTE: This course is not part of the business field of study and may not transfer toward a degree in business.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0401.51.09


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    BUSI 2301 - Business Law I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Principles of law which form the legal framework for business activity.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.0101.51 04


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics


    Prerequisites: MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences or MATH 1314 College Algrebra BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications (3 SCH version) or 1405

     

    Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include the collection, description, analysis, and summarization of data; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; tests of hypotheses; estimation and confidence intervals; linear regression; and correlation analysis. Statistical software is used to analyze data throughout the course. (BUSI 2305 is included in the Business Field of Study.)

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 52.1302.51 04



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
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    CDEC 1192 - Special Topics in Child Development


    Prerequisites: CDEC 1321  

    Corequisites: CDEC 2286  



    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiently. 

    This course is linked to CDEC 2286  - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant so they must be taken concurrently.

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 19.0706



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 1194 - Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: (CDEC 1192 and CDEC 2286) or CDEC 1380; and CDEC 1319 (concurrent enrollment allowed)

    Corequisites: CDEC 2287



    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiently.  This course is linked to CDEC 2287 and must be taken concurrently. Recommended Basic Skills Prerequisites: MATH 0410 and ready for INRW 0420

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 19.0706


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 1195 - Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: CDEC 1194 and CDEC 2287 or CDEC 1381

    Corequisites: CDEC 2288



    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.  This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiently.  This course is linked to CDEC 2288 and must be taken concurrently. Recommended Basic Skills Prerequisites: MATH 0410 and ready for INRW 0420, 

    Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)

    CIP: 19.0706


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs


    A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance


    An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1321 - The Infant and Toddler


    A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1323 - Observation and Assessment


    A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children’s development.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood


    An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0706


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood


    An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight.. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs


    A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 1380 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: CDEC 1319 and CDEC 1321

    Corequisites: CDEC 1319 and CDEC 1321



    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 1381 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: CDEC 1380 or (CDEC 1192 and CDEC 2286)

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 2286 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: CDEC 1321  or concurrent enrollment

    Corequisites: CDEC 1192  



    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.  This course includes six hours per week of practical experience in an infant or toddler classroom and is linked to CDEC 1192 . Both must be taken concurrently.

    Semester Hours: (2 -0- 6)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 2287 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: (CDEC 2286 and CDEC 1192) or CDEC 1380; CDEC 1319 or concurrent enrollment

    Corequisites: CDEC 1194



    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts.  A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.  This course includes six hours per week of practical experience in a preschool classroom and is linked to CDEC 1194. Both must be taken concurrently. Recommended Basic Skills Prerequisites: MATH 0410 and ready for INRW 0420.

    Semester Hours: (2 -0- 6)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 2288 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant


    Prerequisites: (CDEC 2287 and CDEC 1194) or CDEC 1381

    Corequisites: CDEC 1195



    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts.  A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.  This course includes six hours per week of practical experience in an infant or toddler classroom and is linked to CDEC 1195.  Both must be taken concurrently. Recommended Basic Skills Prerequisites: MATH 0410 and ready for INRW 0420 

    Semester Hours: (2 -0- 8)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 2307 - Math and Science for Early Childhood


    An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0709


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I


    Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. 

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 19.0708


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II


    Prerequisites: CDEC 2326

    An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, technical applications in programs and planning parent education/partnerships.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 19.0708


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1305  with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1305  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    This laboratory course, designed to accompany CHEM 1305 , provides an introduction to methods and techniques of chemical experimentation, and emphasizes the study of the principles of inorganic chemistry.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1107 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II


    Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1105  or CHEM 1405  with a grade of “C” or better, and credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1307 .

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    This laboratory course is designed to accompany CHEM 1307  with an emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1311  with a grade”C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1311  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    A student cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1411. 

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.52 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II


    Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1111  or CHEM 1411  with a grade of “C” or better, and credit or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1312 .

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1312 ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry Lecture I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Introduction to elementary inorganic chemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and students pursuing degrees in allied health and nursing. If the student’s degree plan requires a laboratory course, the student should also take CHEM 1105 .

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1307 - Introductory Chemistry Lecture II


    Prerequisites: CHEM 1305  or CHEM 1405  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Introduction to elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and students pursuing degrees in nursing. If a laboratory course is needed, the student should also take CHEM 1107 .

     

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    A student cannot receive credit for both CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1411.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0501.52 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II


    Prerequisites: CHEM 1311  or CHEM 1411  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 
    Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0501.52 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Introduction to elementary inorganic chemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and some students pursuing degrees in nursing. A laboratory is included that emphasizes inorganic chemistry.

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 1407 - Introductory Chemistry II


    Prerequisites: CHEM 1405  or CHEM 1305  and CHEM 1105  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Introduction to elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry and is suitable for non-science majors and some students pursuing degrees in nursing. A laboratory is included that emphasizes organic chemistry and biochemistry.

     

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.51 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 1314  or MATH 1414  with a grade “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    This course covers the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: general chemical principles, fundamental laws and theories, including but not limited to modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry and gas laws. The course content provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences, and as such is aimed at science majors. This course is math-intensive (MI). The prospective student needs to have a good working knowledge of the use of scientific notation, including use of calculator, exponential and logarithmic functions, significant figures, dimensional analysis, and solving simple linear equations.

     

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.54 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II


    Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 1411  or (CHEM 1311  and CHEM 1111 ) with a grade of “C” or better.

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 1411  including kinetics, molecular and ionic equilibria, elementary thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and other topics. CHEM 1412 is equivalent to a combination of CHEM 1312  and CHEM 1112 .

     

    This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)

    CIP: 40.0501.57 03



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1112  with a grade of “C” or better

    Corequisites: CHEM 2323  



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2323  Organic Chemistry I.  Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives.  Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms.  Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.  Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 4)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 2123  with a grade of “C” or better

    Corequisites: CHEM 2325  



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    This laboratory-based course accompanies CHEM 2325 , Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.

    Semester Hours: (1 -0- 4)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I


    Prerequisites: CHEM 1412  (Lecture and Laboratory) or (CHEM 1312  and CHEM 1112 ) with a C or better

    Corequisites: CHEM 2123



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II


    Prerequisites: Credit for CHEM 2323  and CHEM 2123  with a grade of “C” or better in both

    Corequisites: CHEM 2125  



    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: Yes
  
  •  

    CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab)


    Prerequisites: CHEM 1312  and CHEM 1112 , or CHEM 1412  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of organic compounds will be examined.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 4)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (Lecture and Lab)


    Prerequisites: CHEM 2323  and CHEM 2123 , or CHEM 2423  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320  
    Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.

    Semester Hours: (4 -3- 4)

    CIP: 40.0504.52 03


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHIN 1411 - Elementary Chinese I


    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.0301.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHIN 1412 - Elementary Chinese II


    Prerequisites: CHIN 1411  or departmental approval

    Introduction to the fundamentals of the Chinese language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This is a continuation of CHIN 1411  

    Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)

    CIP: 16.0301.51 13


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHIN 2311 - Intermediate Chinese I


    Prerequisites: CHIN 1412  or equivalent

    Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.

    This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0301.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CHIN 2312 - Intermediate Chinese II


    Continuation of review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.

     

    This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 16.0301.52 13



    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJCR 2280 - Cooperative Education - Corrections


    Prerequisites: Departmental approval

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student.  Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.  Includes a lecture component.

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 7)

    CIP: 43.0102


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJCR 2324 - Community Resources in Corrections


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410
    An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues; future trends in community treatment.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0102


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJCR 2325 - Legal Aspects of Corrections


    A study of the operation, management, and legal issues affecting corrections.  Analysis of constitutional issues involving rights of the convicted, as well as civil liability of correctional agencies and staff.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0113


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 1345 - Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation


    Prerequisites: Departmental approval

    Topics include objectives, preparations, procedures, and methods of crime scene search; value of crime scene sketches and their relationship to crime scene photographs; fingerprints as physical evidence, fingerprint identification and classification, types of impressions and techniques for locating and developing impressions. Satisfies Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #2106 Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 1506 - Basic Peace Officer I


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer II, III, and IV to constitute the TCLEOSE - approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Introduction to fitness and wellness, history of policing, professionalism and ethics, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, criminal justice system, Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, civil process, and stress management. This course, when taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer II, III, and IV, will satisfy the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy.

    Semester Hours: (5 -3- 8)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I, III, and IV to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, III, IV, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***

    Semester Hours: (5 -3- 8)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I and II to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, IV, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***

     

    Semester Hours: (5 -3- 8)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV


    Prerequisites: Must be completed in sequence with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and III to constitute the TCLEOSE-approved basic peace officer academy. Department approval must be obtained prior to starting the course.

    Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, III, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***

     

    Semester Hours: (5 -3- 8)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJLE 2284 - Cooperative Education - Law Enforcement / Police Science


    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student.  Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.  Includes a lecture component.
     

    Semester Hours: (2 -1- 7)

    CIP: 43.0107


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJSA 1308 - Criminalistics I


    Introduction to the field of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification, and handling of evidence for scientific analysis. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0104


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJSA 1313 - Court Systems and Practices


    The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release/grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence, sentencing. *This course is parallel to the ACGM course, CRIJ 1306 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0104


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJSA 1322 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined; its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0104


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
  •  

    CJSA 1342 - Criminal Investigation


    Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. *This course is parallel to the ACGM course, CRIJ 2314 .

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 43.0104


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    CMSW 1327 - Treatment Modalities with Special Populations


    An introduction to evidence-based treatment methods with special populations including ethnic minorities, elderly, children, youth, alternative lifestyles, persons with addictions or mental health issues.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 51.1503


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    CMSW 1353 - Family Intervention Strategies


    Study of family dynamics and current intervention strategies.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 51.1503


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

    This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0102.51 06



    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: Yes
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1316 - News Photography I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    This course presents the problems and practices of photography for newspapers, magazines and the World Wide Web. It includes basic instruction on digital cameras and digital imaging with emphasis on the principles and techniques of producing news photographs for the print and online versions of the student newspaper and magazine. This class provides training under deadline pressure in a variety of basic news photography situations.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 09.0401.55 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1317 - News Photography II


    Prerequisites: COMM 1316  

    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    This course focuses on problems and practices of photography for newspapers and news Web sites. It includes instruction on digital camera and related equipment operations with emphasis on specialized topics in photojournalism, such as sports, on location lighting, photo stories and essays, photo illustrations as well as basic visual and audio multimedia production. This class provides training under deadline pressure in a variety of basic news photography situations and requires publication of work in student publications.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

    CIP: 09.0401.55 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: No
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1318 - Photography I


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420

    Introduction to the basics of photography, including techniques and equipment operation.


     

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 50.0605.51 26


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1319 - Photography II (second semester, journalism emphasis)


    Prerequisites: COMM 1318  or equivalent

    Extends students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)

    CIP: 50.0605.52 26


    Offered at:
    NLC: Yes
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1335 - Introduction to Electronic Media


    Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420  

    An overview of the development, regulation, economics, social impact, and industry practices in electronic media.

    Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)

    CIP: 09.0102.52 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
  
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    COMM 1336 - Video Production I


    Practical experience in the operation of television studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.

    Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)

    CIP: 10.0202.52 06


    Offered at:
    NLC: No
    NVC: No
    PAC: Yes
    SAC: Yes
    SPC: No
 

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